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Permanent

Financial Controller

Hertford
money-bag £60000 - £80000/annum Progression, benefits & bonus
Posted 1 week ago

Financial Controller

Location: Hertford
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent

Financial Controller – About our client:

An ambitious and fast-growing business based in Hertford is seeking a hands-on yet strategic Financial Controller. This is a newly created role, designed to take ownership of the finance function, provide forward-looking financial insight, and help drive the company’s growth plans. Initially, you’ll be rolling up your sleeves across all areas of finance, before building and leading a dedicated finance team.

Financial Controller – Details:

  • Competitive salary with performance-related bonus structure
  • Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • Excellent long-term development opportunities as the business continues to grow

Financial Controller – Responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements
  • Develop budgets, rolling forecasts, and support strategic planning
  • Monitor financial performance, providing analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Lead year-end audit and manage relationships with external auditors
  • Manage payroll, VAT, corporation tax, and compliance requirements
  • Oversee bookkeeping (initially), before building a finance team
  • Implement robust cash flow forecasting and reporting processes
  • Drive efficiency through systems, reporting improvements, and ERP/accounting integration
  • Act as a key business partner, supporting commercial and strategic decisions

Financial Controller – What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance professional
  • Part or fully-qualified (ACCA/CIMA)
  • Industry knowledge of construction, project-based or manufacturing sectors is highly desirable
  • Strong mix of hands-on capability and strategic thinking
  • Experience with Xero and ERP systems is advantageous
  • Commercially minded, with a passion for driving business growth

 

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